9:15 AM - 9:25 AMOpening Remarks from the Chair

One may argue that policy and regulations are written in the past. To ensure that they continue to drive security of supply, they need to look ahead – at where we need to be, identify the main obstacles and devise a roadmap on how to get there. It needs to account for changing trends in usage , the generational shifts, finite resources and future productivity.

Developing regulation and market rules that are fit for purpose – addressing the change in the generation mix

One may argue that policy and regulations are written in the past. To ensure that they continue to drive security of supply, they need to look ahead – at where we need to be, identify the main obstacles and devise a roadmap on how to get there. It needs to account for changing trends in usage , the generational shifts, finite resources and future productivity.

Developing regulation and market rules that are fit for purpose – addressing the change in the generation mix

Simon Kidston

Champagne roundtables

Table One

Even with the most innovative technology developments, renewables are still at the mercy of the elements. The appearance of a few clouds, change in wind speed and the temperature dropping a few degrees, all pose a risk to power generation and have the potential of causing outages. This session investigates the critical role of forecasting and modeling in a bid to prevent disruptions and predict the weather.

Table Two

This session will look into the cost effectiveness of energy storage and its potential to scale up. It will discuss this in relation to battery storage, specifically lithium ion and molten silica. Batteries have the capability to stabilize the grid especially when working to supplement renewables. However there are many challenges that need to be addressed such as its cost effectiveness and commerciality, impact on grid integration and scalability.

Table Three

This session explores wind technology in Australia and evaluates the next steps towards scaling.

Mitigating risks associated with implementing new wind projects

Implementing the most effective technical and long terms data

Discussing the 28 Wind monitoring stations

Assessing data using sophisticated & innovative methods

Supplementing wind power with batteries

Table Four

5:15 PM - 5:45 PMEvaluating the Renewable Energy Target: Where is it at and How to Ensure That it is Achieved on Time

Dissecting the RET for Australia to achieve by 2020 and assessing the current challenges that stand in our way. This session will give an overview of the LRET and the SRET and guide us on where we are currently at and what measures we need to take to get to 20% of electricity supply from renewable energy.

Overview of the Climate Change Authority from 2015 year

Analyzing the performance and role of the Renewable Energy target set by the Government

Examining the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target and achievability for Australian wind resources

Delving into frequencies and the scope of future reviews

Assessing VIC & SA Government perspectives on the RET and changing policy outlook